Roman burial group at Thorney Bay Road (EHER 7177)
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Summary
In spring 1967 a Roman burial group was found whilst digging a trench for a gas main in Thorney Bay Road.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TQ 787 831 (125m by 147m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
Original HER entry merged with NRHE data import:
In spring 1967 a Roman burial group was found whilst digging a trench for a gas main in Thorney Bay Road (exact location uncertain). It comprised two vessels: a globular flagon of buff sandy ware with one handle; and a Samian dish, Dragendorff form 18/31, stamped AMABILIS F. The group dates from the second half of the 2nd century, AMABILIS was an East Gaulish potter working from about 125-160 AD. The finds were in private possession in 1970. <1> - <4>
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX74 MENTION: Unknown. unknown. SMR.
- <2> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TQ78SE12, 1977.
- <3> SEX23521 Article in serial: Rodwell, W.J.. 1970. Archaeological Notes: Canvey Island. Transactions of the Essex Archaeological Society. 2. 329. Third Series, v.2, part 3, p.329.
- <4> SEX23533 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. ARTEFACT Private.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TQ78-059
- NRHE identifier: 416999
- National Monuments Record: TQ 78 SE 12